BATH TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Police are investigating a shooting at a large party at an Airbnb in Bath Township that left nine people injured.
According to Bath Police Chief Vito Sinopoli, it happened in the 900 block of Top O Hill Drive at a birthday party attended mostly by juveniles.
Officers responded to the scene around 12:16 a.m. after multiple calls came in regarding shots fired, Sinopoli said during a press conference Sunday morning. He said most people fled the scene following the shooting.
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Police give update on Bath Township shooting that left 9 injured
Upon arrival, first responders provided life-saving aid to victims before they were taken to the hospital, Sinopoli said.
Bath Township police said the victims, who were both juveniles and adults, were shot at the party, which was promoted on social media. Sinopoli said at least nine were injured, but it is unknown if all nine sustained gunshot wounds.
“This kind of violence is unacceptable in our community, and we’re committed to providing all available resources to this investigation,” Sinopoli said.
Some self-transported to the hospital, Sinopoli said. Summa Health said it received three victims, two of whom were treated and released, and the third was admitted. The conditions of the other victims are unknown.
The shooting happened inside the residence on the first floor. Sinopoli said multiple shell casings were found throughout the home.
Mike Vielhaber
BCI is assisting the Bath Township Police Department in this investigation, and the departments are working to identify the suspect or suspects.
Airbnb rentals are prohibited in Bath Township, and Sinopoli said he discussed this with the homeowner this morning after the shooting.
Shooting at Airbnb rental in Bath Township leaves 9 injured
“This is a community — violence is not commonplace here,” Sinopoli said. “We do our very best to ensure the protection of our residents and business owners. When an incident like this occurs, we’re very upset about it. We’re going to do our very best to find out who’s responsible for this and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law.”
Eight years ago, a 17-year-old was shot in the knee in a drive-by outside a party at an Airbnb in Bath.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the police department’s detective bureau at 330-666-3736.
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